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โœ“Medically reviewed & updated: June 2026
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Cataract Surgery Surgery in India โ€” Cost, Doctors & Hospitals

Blade-free phaco. Vision restored same day.

Cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens (IOL). The procedure takes 15 minutes and vision improves within 24 hours.

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Quick Facts

Cataract Surgery

Cost RangeRs 25,000 โ€“ Rs 80,000 per eye
Duration15โ€“20 minutes per eye
Hospital StaySame-day, no admission
RecoveryVision improves in 24โ€“48 hours
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Symptoms of Cataract Surgery

โ—Cloudy or blurry vision
โ—Difficulty seeing at night
โ—Sensitivity to light
โ—Seeing halos around lights
โ—Fading or yellowing of colours

Causes of Cataract Surgery

โ—Ageing (most common)
โ—Diabetes
โ—Prolonged UV exposure
โ—Eye injury
โ—Certain medications

Treatment Options

RECOMMENDEDPhacoemulsification (standard)
MICS (Micro-incision Cataract Surgery)
Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery Cost in India (2026)

Cost varies by city, hospital, and method. MySurgery provides transparent pricing before you commit.

Tip: This procedure is covered by most health insurance policies. MySurgery helps with cashless claims.

Recovery Timeline

Vision improves in 24โ€“48 hours. Eye drops for 4 weeks.

Top Surgeons for Cataract Surgery

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Dr. Mahipal Sachdev

35 yrs ยท Delhi

๐Ÿฅ Centre for Sight Delhi

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Dr. Kim Ramasamy

24 yrs ยท Madurai

๐Ÿฅ Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai

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Dr. Anita Sethi

22 yrs ยท Delhi

๐Ÿฅ Fortis Memorial Research Institute Delhi

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Dr. Anil Kulkarni

20 yrs ยท Pune

๐Ÿฅ Ruby Hall Clinic Pune

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does cataract surgery cost in Delhi?

Cataract surgery costs Rs 25,000 to Rs 80,000 per eye in Delhi depending on the lens type chosen.

Is cataract surgery covered by insurance?

Yes. Cataract surgery is covered by all major health insurance policies in India.

Is cataract surgery painful?

No. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia (eye drops). You are awake but feel no pain.

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